English 11 Blocks 1/2: Homework for Wednesday

• This week we start Macbeth! Or Macbeth! ;-)
• Are you finished the poetry project?

English 12 Block 3: Homework for Wednesday

• If not done, finish the questions for Garrett Hardin's "Lifeboat Ethics: the Case Against Helping the Poor":
• 1. Explain the author's central thesis. (2)
• 2. Explain three major points or reasons that the author uses to support the thesis. (3)
• 3. Explain one stylistic device used by the author. (2)
• 4. Evaluate the essay. What did you like or not like? (2)
• Answer in full sentences. Ensure your answers are full and thorough. Don’t start with “Because”, “So”, “That” or “Which”. Hand in your answers on a separate piece of paper. 

English 9 Linear: Homework for Wednesday

• Type up your good copy explanatory paragraph:
• Use the notes from your Interface article.
• Write a complete paragraph of about 8-12 sentences.
• Explain your article like this!
• TS: Bob Smith's "--------------------" explains how/discuses the/argues that ______________________________. [Transition phrase, ...]
• Explain three events, examples and/or points in full detail.
• CS: Overall, what is the author's message? What is your view of this message?
• Use 2-4 introductory transitions.
• 12-14 font size; 1.5x or 2x spacing
• Create a title and include your full name.
• No line breaks, please!